Find your courage and use it to make the world around you safer.

At IMPACT we believe everyone has the right to be safe and the ability to protect themselves. Our self-defense programs give people the skills to stay calm and focused in unsafe situations. Our abuse prevention programs give schools, disability service organizations, and communities the tools to develop policies and expectations that keep everyone safe.

Personal and social change are possible when people experience the strength of their bodies and the power of their voices.

BYSTANDERS —
Working for Safer Communities

Many communities are experiencing harassment and violence in the current political climate. Many others are feeling a sense of urgency to speak up and show solidarity and support for neighbors, friends, and even strangers.

At IMPACT we believe that keeping ourselves safe and advocating for others go hand in hand. We are committed to giving community groups and individuals the tools to safely intervene when someone else is at risk. This means having the skills to protect your own safety and manage your own stress response in the moment of violence or harassment.

In the past few months we’ve taught bystander skills in mosques, Unitarian churches, community centers, and our own training center. We’re committed to reaching individuals and communities with these necessary tools.

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“IMPACT had a profound effect on my sense of self. Most significantly, I am reminded that it is safe to be a woman.”

— IMPACT Graduate

“IMPACT has changed my life. It has been over a month since the program ended, but I’ve noticed that I now stand a little taller — less afraid.”